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Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura

Snowmass, CO · Sep 13–17, 2023 · 4 hours · $375.00

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Instructor

Victor Galarza

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Description

Understanding the Mexican Cartels and Narco Cultura is a law enforcement training course covering Criminal Interdiction, Drugs, Gangs. This course is designed for officers looking to improve field performance, decision-making, and practical effectiveness.

Reviews for this course

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James Holtmeyer
NE · Attended 7/16/2024

Great class!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Adrian Garcia
KS · Attended 7/16/2024

Best training I have attended so far in my careerc

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Lauren Bucholz
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Victor is extremely knowledgable. Enjoyable class! Learned a lot.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Joshua Wheeler
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Eye opening amount of information regarding narco culture history and current operations

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Jordan Diekneit
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Excellent class, one of the best classes I’ve taken since my time in Law Enforcement. Victors knowledge is unmatched and he keeps all four days of class fresh and interesting.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Francis O’Brien
PA · Attended 5/21/2024

Incredible course!! Victor is so knowledgeable of the topic that you leave class feeling very Mexican! Gained an incredible amount of knowledge!

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Kelvin Bernhardt
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This was a great class and very informative

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Zackary Kennedy
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

A new and different approach to explaining what the history of Narco Cultura is and how it relates to DTO’s of present day. The vast history was fascinating to see/hear with real world videos that seemed personal for the class.

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Christopher Mansour
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This class is very much worth attending. Victor is very knowledgeable and puts out important information. After attending this class I have realized how many signs I missed working the streets. The information put out in class is updated information and not from years ago. You won't be sorry you took this class. I will take it again if I'm able to!

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James Parks
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Awesome class with a lot of information and understanding of culture, religion, naro culture and Mexican Cartels

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Gannon Brown
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Awesome course. I was truly surprised at the level of detail that was covered on the cultural aspects that surround the various topics. Thank you Victor!

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
AnnaCatharine Haijsman
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Great course and helpful information

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Alex Spencer
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

The Vigilance Project provides a perspective that allows you to apply Narco culture to law enforcement. It’s been an incredibly eye opening and important class regardless of your position. Highly recommend!!

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Eddie Medero
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Great course, the ability to explain how to identify symbols used by criminals.

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Kathryn Sainz
CO · Attended 5/21/2024
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Victor's class is a grade above all other classes. His knowledge is first hand, accurate and entertaining while he's teaching! I recommend this class to all law enforcement that have an interest in drug Trafficking and interdiction.
Victor's class is "The Best!"

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Thomas Williams
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

I learned more in this class then any other drug class I have taken. Knowing the culture opens your eyes to what is going on in your own community. I highly recommend this class

★★★★★ 5/5 · Instructor: ★★★★★ 5/5
Anthony Garcia
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

Great class great visuals

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Anthony Avila
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This class had an enormous amount of useful information. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter. I would definitely recommend this class.

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Mitchell Zgorzynski
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This class is an outstanding lesson in Mexican and Narco Culture. The information is relevant, current, and relatable.

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Milton Espinosa
CO · Attended 5/21/2024

This class tells the truth about the Mexican and Narco culture. It also helps understanding items of interest that will help in an investigation.

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Jared Court
ON · Attended 5/21/2024

Victor is a very knowledgeable instructor, would definitely recommend if you are interested in learning about narco cultura.

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Victor Avila
NM · Attended 3/5/2024

This was a terrific class that kept challenging our collective knowledge of the narco culture throughout. I recommend the class to all law enforcement.

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Erick Castañeda
NM · Attended 3/5/2024

Victor is very knowledgeable in these topics and this course will assist in our future drug investigations.

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Marcelo Camacho
AZ · Attended 2/20/2024

Excellent course has provided myself with outstanding knowledge to assist with my day to day duties as a law enforcement officer

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Danny Tabor
AZ · Attended 2/20/2024

Excellent course that goes in-depth into Mexican culture and religion and how it may or may not be related to Narco Culture.

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